Duration : 14 Days / 13 Nights
Route : New Delhi – Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra - New Delhi
Category : Rajasthan Tours
Welcome to India!!
You will be received by one of the representatives of “Times India Travels” or your driver at the international airport and you will be assisted to your hotel. In the Hotel, the representative/ driver will provide your documents regarding the tour.
Overnight in Hotel.
Delhi is among the oldest cities across the world. Also known as Dilli, it is the capital of India and was the hub of several empires in ancient times. Delhi showcases the living of emperors by the monuments and architecture they left behind.
For Shekhawati area proceed to a city called Nawalgarh / Dundlod / Mandawa. This city and the area surrounding the Shekhawati area are famous for its beautiful painted mansion (haveli), which were constructed by rich traders of this region in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Overnight at the Mandawa hotel.
Drive from Shekhawati area to Bikaner. In the afternoon you will be taken on a half-day city tour of Junagadh Fort, a tour of the world-famous Rat Temple in Deshmukh city.
Overnight at Bikaner hotel.
Drive for Jaisalmer, driving through the Rajasthan Thar Desert, you reach Jaisalmer, which is one of the jewel crowns of India. The best wood and sandstone buildings make the city sit and there are houses, hotels, and shops hidden in the ancient lanterns within the Jaisalmer Fort.
Overnight at Jaisalmer hotel.
Visiting the JAISALMER FORT which is the oldest living Fort in the world. You will also visit some astonishing Havelis (Mansions). In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM or KHURI SAND DUNES for brief Camel safari & a typical Rajasthani Desert Village. Take a view of the mesmerizing sunset from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire. Return to the village for dinner between Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes.
Stay overnight at the SWISS TENT CAMP/ HOTEL.
You can either have a camel safari and stay at night in the desert else you can come back to Jaisalmer and sleep in the hotel as it is all up to you and Times Travel team will follow your choice.
In Morning, drive to Jodhpur. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city of blue houses in the image of a lone sentinel.
Overnight stay at Jodhpur hotel.
En-route Visit world-famous Jain Temples of Ranakpur & Kumbhalgarh fort- the stronghold of the kingdom of Mewar built by Maharana Kumbha in 1453. Visit the palace and see the beautiful mural paintings in the Zenana Mahal (ladies quarters). The view from the parapet wall is breathtaking and this is where the soldiers used to be stationed to view the advent of the enemies. The fort has 7 gates through which we need to enter to gain access to the palaces. See the temple where Maharana Kumbha was treacherously killed by his kith and kin during his prayer to win the seat of Mewar.
Overnight stay at Udaipur hotel.
Visit the City Palace the richest palace museum in the entire Rajasthan. Later, see Sahelion ki Bari where Maharana Sangram Singh built this garden complex with fountains and lakes for his beautiful daughter. In the evening we take a lake cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola by sunset and visit the island palace Jagmandir where according to legends the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan lived and got inspired to build the Taj Mahal.
Overnight stay at Udaipur hotel.
Drive down for Pushkar- the holiest places according to the Hindus. It is considered that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife Saraswati (the goddess of learning and music) performed a ritual in the lake. Here we will only visit the Brahma temple before intermingling with the local colors in the local bazaar. Pushkar is also world-famous for its cattle fair, which is held each year in the month of October or November.
Overnight stay at Pushkar hotel.
After breakfast, the journey to Jaipur begins. Reach by lunchtime, have the delicious Rajasthani food and check into the hotel. The afternoon will be in the Pink City where you will visit the observatory Jantar Mantar which was built in 1727 by Sawai Maharaja Jai Singh II. He was a mathematician, an astronomer, an astrologer and a great musician of his era. During his time, he built five observatories across India- Jaipur, Varanasi, Delhi, Mathura, and Ujjain but from all the five only the one at Jaipur is functional. Then we will visit the City Palace which contains a fabulous collection of robes and sarees in cotton and silk which comes with gold latticework.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Jaipur hotel.
A full-day program is organized for Amber fort and nearby places. You will be taken up to the eye-grabbing fortress by elephant ride.
Evening at leisure.
The next morning will lead you to Agra and in between comes the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri of Emperor Akbar which is the preserved Mughal Capital for over 400 years. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Quintessential Mughal city was the capital of their empire. There is the magnificent Agra Fort to visit.
Overnight stay at Agra hotel.
A full day will be given in exploring Delhi. Starting with Old Delhi visiting the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and then moving towards the New Delhi, exploring the India gate, Parliament house, the Secretariat building, and the Presidential house.
Overnight in Hotel.
Drive to Delhi later you will transfer to the International airport 3 hours before to board the International flight time for your further journey back to your Country. The services of “Times India Travels” Ends Here.
Every Itinerary is just given for an idea; it can be customized as per your wish and convenience!!